Prognosis
South Africa Is on Top of Coronavirus, Health Minister Says
- Country has only had one confirmed case of virus so far
- Government isn’t closing schools, cancelling sports matches
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South Africa’s government is adequately prepared to contain the spread of the coronavirus, with only a single case confirmed so far, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said.
A 38-year-old man who traveled to Italy and returned to the eastern port city of Durban via Dubai on an Emirates Airline flight was confirmed as having tested positive on Thursday. The authorities are now tracking down people who were in close contact with the man, who is not showing signs of serious illness.